Emergency Services Officer (ESO)

EMEREGENCY SERVICES OFFICER (ESO)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Emergency Services Officer (ESO) to join our team at Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW). As an Emergency Services Officer, you will be accountable for providing emergency response support to our site whilst working the lifestyle roster (4/5). 

About the Business

• Development opportunities at this growing operation
• Lifestyle roster position (4/5)
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. Cameby- Managed by Yancoal, Cameby Downs is a small open cut thermal coal mine in the Surat Basin in southern Queensland, between Chinchilla and Miles. We employ approximately 150 people, and aim to support our local communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

In particular, you will also be responsible for: •    Monitoring and responding to emergency calls and leading the Emergency Response Team (ERT). •    Provision of first aid medical services to maintain the health of employees/contractors in the event of an incident and protect against further injury and/or loss. •    Verify incident information, complete reporting requirements and report to relevant site personnel to enable follow up and future prevention. •    Manage, inspect and maintain emergency equipment (e.g. first aid kits, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.). •    Participate in the management of emergency response facilities, vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are kept to regulation standard. •    Conduct ERT, First Aid and Fire Fighting Training to site staff and the community. •    Conduct on-site drug and alcohol testing. •    As a valued member of the Health, Safety and Training (HST) team, you will assist the team and operation through proactive safety interactions, auditing high-risk work and delivering other site training material.  •    Maintain and foster a working environment which promotes safety in all that we do, whilst also providing outstanding services.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate displays the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture. Along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To succeed in this role, you will also display the following skills and attributes:  •    Certificate IV in Emergency Medical Technician or Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) or similar. •    Attained HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing. •    Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. •    Medium Rigid vehicle licence (MR). •    Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. •    Strong communication skills (written and verbal).  •    Certificate II in Security or higher (desirable). •    Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue or Public Safety equivalent (desirable).  

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Monday 22 May 2023